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Students win NASA competitionMission accomplished: Pacific Ridge students reach for the stars, winning NASA competitionFour classmates from Pacific Ridge School’s (PRS) class of 2025 took on a unique challenge this year and won big. The students’ journey began when David Leschensky discovered the NASA Hunch program while on a family trip to the U.S. Space…

Halloween in the Village Returns to Downtown CarlsbadFall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! After a lengthy hiatus, the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is pleased to bring back, with the help of several downtown partners, the muchloved costume…

Carlsbad’s SAL industry featured in SD Startup WeekCarlsbad companies are perpetually on the lookout for avenues to innovate, diversify, and maintain a competitive edge. One sector in Carlsbad that has consistently done just that is the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry cluster. From TaylorMade Golf to Reef Sandals, prAna to Vuori, and Canyon Bicycles…

Real Estate, renovation, and innovationIn real estate, location is everything! There is no better location than right here in Carlsbad. It is the perfect place to set down roots or invest in an income property. With our picturesque coastline, perfect climate, recreation space, charming downtown, top rated schools, and headquarters to world renown companies­—Carlsbad has…

A sign for our timesNote: This is part VI of a series on the impact of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce over its 100 years of service to the Carlsbad community.n 2024 the iconic Carlsbad sign will hit its 10th anniversary of being erected at the bustling intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive.…

Stay healthy and surf for lifeFrom one surfer to another: the doctors at Tri-City Medical Center are here to help. “Even though I sliced my foot on the fin of the board and had to have stitches on my first time out surfing, I’ve been hooked ever since,” reminisces Mark Yamanaka, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist…

Take a tour of Camp PendletonComing up early next month is our first Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Tour of Camp Pendleton! First, how did this committee get started? Not long before the COVID lockdown, the Chamber restarted our Military Affairs Committee, with “Connecting Business to Base” as the headline.Run by the stellar Executive Director of…

Meet Anne Staffieri, SDUHSD’s new SuperintendentI officially began my position as the Superintendent of Schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District on July 18, and it is a profound honor to be given this wonderful opportunity. The San Dieguito school community is well-regarded statewide for its amazing teachers, dedicated and talented administrators, exceptional…

MiraCosta’s new CNC Operator Program for individuals on the spectrumMiraCosta College’s Technology Career Institute (TCI) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking program, the Uniquely Abled: CNC Operator Program, specifically designed to provide comprehensive career preparation and employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. This innovative initiative aims to unlock the immense…